| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $40.76 | 3.371% | $42.134 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.67 | 4.674% | $17.4492 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.62 | 11.323% | $98.6544 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.58 | 5.639% | $48.1503 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.93 | 10.237% | $143.2309 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.93 | 5.254% | $19.9246 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 8.484% | $239.5544 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.31 | $609.0978 | $609.08 | $609.10 | $609.10 | |